11/20/2009 02:51PM
Someone once said “that Success occurs when Opportunity meets with
Preparation”. Planning and preparing ahead for next spring’s calving
season can help increase the chances of success.
11/19/2009 02:25PM
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service offices in Brewster, Jeff Davis
and Presidio counties will conduct the High Country Beef Cattle
Workshop from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Dec. 4 in Room 130 of Sul Ross
State University’s Range Animal Science Building on east Hwy 90 in
Alpine.
11/16/2009 02:19PM
Three key management concepts can help commercial cow/calf operations
improve the productivity of their cow herds. However, planning and
preparation must take place well in advance of the spring breeding
season.
11/16/2009 01:40PM
Weight loss in cattle during stressful events is referred to as shrink.
A reasonable amount of shrink can be expected when cattle are gathered
and worked or transported. Marketing-associated shrink has the most
direct effect on profits.
11/16/2009 12:30PM
Several factors influence the quantity and quality of colostrum that the calf receives from the dam.